Status:
COMPLETED
Online Mindfulness for Stroke Sufferers
Lead Sponsor:
University of Surrey
Collaborating Sponsors:
First Community Health and Care
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A feasibility study to investigate the effect of an online mindfulness programme (www.bemindfulonline.com) on stroke survivors' mental and physical wellbeing.
Detailed Description
Anxiety and depression is common to those post-stroke with about a third of stroke sufferers experiencing one or both. It is felt these are currently underdiagnosed and undertreated. There is a call f...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- More than 4 months post-stroke, when physical and social recovery will have stabilised and likely longer term problems can be assessed
- Those who express an interest in being involved in a study for those with emotional changes following stroke
- Have internet access at home or on tablet or smartphone, with access to speakers or headphones
- Are able to commit to two hours (minimum) per week for the duration of the course (6-8 weeks)
- Are able to understand the research materials.
Exclusion
- Under 18 years old, to exclude childhood stroke (predominantly caused by congenital heart disease or sickle cell disease, whereas adult stroke is predominantly caused by atherosclerosis).
- Receiving another psychological intervention or mindfulness training at the time of study
- Actively psychotic, having received a diagnosis of dementia or a learning disability
- Severe mental health difficulties based on judgement of referring clinician
- Significant cognitive difficulties which would impact ability to access intervention despite prompting and support.
- Unable to read or understand English
- Without an email address or access to trusted family members email address
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03368950
Start Date
June 1 2017
End Date
September 1 2018
Last Update
December 22 2023
Active Locations (1)
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First Community Health and Care (FCHC)
Caterham, Surrey, United Kingdom